Fast Fun on the Playground!

Whether it's NASCAR or IndyCar, the need for speed can start at an early age. Here in Indianapolis, where our headquarters is located, the month of May is all about speed, leading up to the Indy 500. But you don’t need to be on a racetrack to experience fast fun. Playgrounds everywhere offer plenty of speed-filled thrills with playground slides, merry-go-rounds, and spinners taking center stage.

When it comes to playground slides, the fun is all about variety. Like racetracks, slides can be straight and narrow, curved to the right or left, wavy, or spiraled. Tube slides, especially those with a view, are hugely popular. One standout feature is a 22-foot hillside slide, offering a wild ride for one—or a high-speed competition for two. The thrill of zooming down a slide is timeless, and playground slides are the perfect way for kids to satisfy their need for speed.

Playground Merry-Go-Rounds: Spin for the Win

Spinning is winning, both on the racetrack and at the playground! Playground merry-go-rounds are the perfect mix of pedal power and wild ride. Kids can make the ride as fast as their RPMs (and their "pit crews") can take them. Whether they're spinning themselves or being pushed, the faster they go, the more fun they have. Merry-go-rounds help kids build strength, social skills, and teamwork—all while having a blast.

Playground Spinners: Speed with a Twist

Pedal and push power also fuel playground spinners. Many spinners like the swerving spindle and sit-and-spin are designed for solo fun.

The A-Whirler takes speed to a whole new level, having kids scramble for their turn. And then there’s the Starship Orbiter, a fantastic combination of spinner and net climber, offering both a physical and social playground challenge. With spinners, there’s no such thing as “too fast”—just endless fun.

And the thrills don’t stop there. Playground spinners, like the log roller, keep feet flying fast without kids ever leaving the ground. Spring riders, from bees to trucks to bulldozers, offer another form of fast fun—letting kids enjoy the sensation of speed without moving an inch.

At PlaygroundEquipment.com, we believe fast is always fun. Whether it’s playground slides, playground merry-go-rounds, or playground spinners, our equipment ensures kids are always racing toward the next big adventure!